3.2 present-tense verbs

Front

What is a present-tense verb?

Back

A present-tense verb describes an action that is happening now.

Front

Fill in the blank: The students ______________________ after school (to exercise)

Back

exercise

Front

Fill in the blank: All the kids ___________________ t.v. (to watch)

Back

watch

Front

Fill in the blank: The girl ________________ in the chair. (to sit)

Back

sits

Front

Fill in the blank: The friends ___________________ on the phone. (to talk)

Back

talk

Front

Fill in the blank: The kids ___________________ ping pong. (to play)

Back

play

Front

What do we add to a verb when talking about one person doing the action?

Back

We often add 's' to the verb (e.g., he runs, she plays).

Front

What do we do with verbs when talking about more than one person?

Back

We use the base form of the verb (e.g., they run, we play).

Front

What is the base form of the verb 'to jump'?

Back

jump

Front

What is the base form of the verb 'to eat'?

Back

eat